sport mode LEXUS RX450h 2018 Owners Manual

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U2. Instrument cluster 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driv er of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Drive mode indicators 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
* 1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that
a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is in ON mode, the BSM function is enabled on of the
multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. Eco drive mode indicator
( → P. 379) “SPORT” indicator
( → P. 379)
EV drive mode indicator
( → P. 244)
Eco drive mode indicator
( → P. 379) “SPORT S” indicator
( → P. 379)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 379) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
( → P. 379)
EV drive mode indicator
( → P. 244)

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Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.Gauges and meters

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Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches a
set speed, a ring-shaped indicator
will be displayed on the tachometer. The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multi-
information display. ( → P. 108)
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Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter • The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted individu-
ally for day mode and night mode
* .
• If the brightness is adjusted when the
surroundings are bright and the tail
lights are on (day mode brightness
adjustment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at the
same time.
* : Day mode and night mode: → P. 100Instrument panel light control 1
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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically st op and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (dur ing full power driving
etc.) ●
Depending on the selected driving mode, th e Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer
will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indica tor or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the mult i-information display. ( → P. 108)●
The Hybrid System Indicator is disp layed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to ch ange according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected
• When the tachometer setting is set to al ways display the Hybrid System Indicator●
By keeping the indica tor needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT
models) within the Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.●
Charge area indicates “regeneration”
* status. Regene rated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
* : When used in this manual, re generation refers to the conv ersion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. 
Except F SPORT models 
F SPORT models1
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Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on of the multi-information
display. ( → P. 108)■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisel y controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the same. ■
Brightness of the meters (d ay mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode. ●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright ●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark ■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “ − − ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Clock settings screen (vehicles with a navigation system only)
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed continuously wh en attempting to change the
clock settings, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( → P. 108)
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components●
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed. ●
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( → P. 702)

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UThe multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings. 
Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature and clock are displayed.
•Menu icons ( → P. 104)
• Outside temperature ( → P. 96)
•Clock ( → P. 96)
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displa ys will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content ( → P. 104)
• Suggestion function ( → P. 116)
• Warning message ( → P. 702)
Indicator/shift position display area Displays the following items:
•Indicators ( → P. 90)
• Shift position display ( → P. 246)Multi-information display Summary of functions
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UOdometer/trip meter display area ( → P. 115)Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches ( → P. 103)
“ODO/TRIP” switch ( → P. 104)
F SPORT models
Outside temperature ( → P. 96)
Menu icons ( → P. 104)
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displa ys will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content ( → P. 104)
• Suggestion function ( → P. 116)
• Warning message ( → P. 702)
Indicators/clock •Indicators ( → P. 90)
•Clock ( → P. 96)
Shift position display ( → P. 246)
Odometer/trip meter display area ( → P. 115)Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches ( → P. 103)
“ODO/TRIP” switch ( → P. 104)4
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Meter settings Oil maintenance
Engine oil maintenance data reset Select to reset the engine oil mainte-
nance information (message indicat-
ing maintenance is required and
distance until the next oil change)
after engine oil maintenance is per-
formed. ( → P. 600)Item Settings Details
Item Settings Details
Language Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units Select to change the units of measure
displayed.
(EV indicator) On
Select to enable/dis able the EV indi-
cator. ( → P. 76)
Off
Switch settings Select to display how to change the
top screen.
Drive information 1 Select to select up to 2 items that will
be displayed on ea ch Drive informa-
tion screen (Drive information 1
screen, Drive information 2 screen,
and Drive inform ation 3 screen)
respectively.
(Selectable items: → P. 105)Drive information 2
Drive information 3
Pop-up display Intersection guid-
ance
Select to enable/disable the pop-up
display.Incoming calls
Brightness adjust-
ment
Color (except F
SPORT models) 2 available colors Select to set the color of the cursor on
the multi-information display.
Needle (F SPORT
models) 3 available colors Select to set the tachometer needle
color.

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTachometer setting Change according
to driving mode
Select to set the tachometer or
Hybrid System Indicator to always be
displayed or be changed to automati-
cally according to the driving mode.Always tachometer
Always Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator
Rev indicator (F
SPORT models) On
Select to enable/disable the Rev indi-
cator. ( → P. 98)
Off
Rev setting Select to set the desired engine speed
at which the Rev indicator will begin
to be displayed.
Selectable engine speed range:
2000 rpm to 6000 rpm
Rev peak (F SPORT
models) On
Select to enable/disable the Rev peak.
( → P. 98)
Off
Default setting Select to reset the meter display set-
tings to the default setting.Item Settings Details